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Toiletological English Toiletological English

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Ingrid Piller

Can you guess what kind of product the following text is promoting? Your well-being is close to our heart rail&fresh [product] areas are bright and friendly and leave nothing to be desired. The [product] facilities are kept perfectly clean round … Continue reading →

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IMAG0770_2 Language consumption and mobility

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Vahid Parvaresh

In the past thirty years, Iran’s population has exploded from about 40 million to more than 72 million. Such rapid growth has resulted in the vast majority of the population now being under 30 years old with a median age … Continue reading →

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Huge banner about Japanese food fair at Isetan, Bangkok Japanese in Bangkok

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Kimie Takahashi 高橋君江

I’ve never felt more welcome in a foreign city than where I am at the moment – Bangkok! It has to do with Thai people’s gorgeous smiles, but there is more to this city that makes me feel at home. … Continue reading →

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Trafish_fillet Language in the catfish war

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Ingrid Piller

Initially, US catfish lobbyists delivered a heavy blow to Vietnamese catfish producers when they convinced US lawmakers to implement a law that banned imported catfish from being called “catfish.” Both the US and Vietnamese fish are in the same order … Continue reading →

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Frontpage of the IT section of the Jam-e Jam newspaper, Iran نام های تجاریِ نویسه گردان

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Ingrid Piller

Persian version of my blog post about transliterated brand names Translated by Setareh Felfelian (ستاره فلفلیان) به تازگى به يك پايان نامه ی کارشناسی ارشدِ نوشته شده در دانشگاهِ آفريقاى جنوبى در سال ٢٠٠٦ که درباره ی تبليغاتِ مربوط به … Continue reading →

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